In accordance with Yu Hua's words, as long as she utters the words "Qing Cang" in times of danger, she can reach out to save him from a distance. Gu Wen was somewhat puzzled as to why in the Immortal Ascension Land, where others couldn't even fly, Yu Hua could reach out from afar like a deity.
Either she possessed some special means to avoid the constraints of the heavens, or she retained such power even after the suppression of the heavens. Perhaps this was the uniqueness of the Heavenly Mandate List, as well as its primary privilege. She was the only one who descended from the heavens to the mortal world. Yu Hua's power was sufficient to display transcendent methods in the Immortal Ascension Land.
But I also have my own background!
With this thought in mind, Gu Wen couldn't help but feel a bit more confident. While other mortals had countless methods, He Huan had been struck by him several times with fatal injuries and yet remained unharmed. It wouldn't be surprising if he faced a True Immortal. Gu Wen could advance step by step and grow stronger without relying on others, but that didn't mean he would resist insurmountable pressure.
Only by fighting desperately, one becomes a prisoner, not brave.
Two cultivation methods, one being the "Complete Dao Method," and the other being the "Mystical Healing Art."
The Mystical Healing Art was a very simple and practical healing technique, consisting of two levels. The first level, External Mystical Breath, rapidly stopped bleeding and healed wounds, requiring a huge amount of spiritual power, thus needing to be used in conjunction with compensatory elixirs. The second level, Internal Mystical Breath, healed internal injuries without the need for meditation, with consistent spiritual power consumption.
One required meditation but could quickly recover from injuries, while the other method was a slow process of healing. Combined with the Everlasting Life of the Jade Clear Dao Foundation, as long as there were sufficient elixirs, theoretically, he could fight continuously without rest. Even if trapped in the military formation, there was still a glimmer of hope. If he could delay for half a day, the army would have to retreat.
Soldiers wearing heavy armor consumed a great deal of physical strength, but without armor, Gu Wen could easily mow them down. Of course, the premise was that he didn't suffer a fatal injury. If he accidentally got stabbed through the body, death would likely be imminent.
Gu Wen shifted his focus to the "Complete Dao Method" and found that this method had already merged into the Jade Clear Heart Method within his Qi Sea. Above the Qi Sea, the Destiny was like the vast universe, the Heart Method like clouds, and the Jade Clear Heart Method was like a towering mountain.
Gu Wen's second-level Dao Foundation only reached the foot of the mountain, while the Complete Dao Method had built palaces along the path of the divine mountain. There were no palaces at the first level of the Dao Foundation, but at the end of the first level, there was a palace. From a distance, it read "Five Gods' Hidden Observing Divine Manifestation."
This was a fork in the road. If he chose to take this path, it would be several times longer than the original path. The second level of the Dao Foundation tempered the five viscera, while the Complete Dao Method condensed five divine manifestations based on this foundation, corresponding to the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
Gu Wen withdrew from his Qi Sea, opened his eyes, and asked, "Is it only when the Complete Dao Method is combined with the Heart Method that it truly forms the Dao Foundation?"
This was his feeling, that with the Complete Dao Method, the Dao Foundation seemed to have a hint of transcendence.
"The Dao Foundation is neither true nor false. It is only with the Complete Dao Method that it can reach its most original form," Yu Hua explained without beating around the bush or evading the question. She further elaborated, "In the process of passing down all Dao methods, it is inevitable that they will be abridged. The reason is similar to what I told you before, that only one-third of a cultivation method is refined."
Gu Wen asked, "Is it highly costly to learn, and is it extremely difficult to master a Dao method without any alterations?"
"It is basically impossible to master, especially for the top-tier Immortal Ascension methods," Yu Hua nodded. "The Jade Clear Dao Foundation has not been cultivated by anyone for a thousand years, even after being abridged."
The Complete Dao Method of the Jade Clear Dao Foundation did not even exist in the Three Clear Daoist Sect's scripture repository; it was brought out by Yu Hua herself from the temple of the Qing Cang ancestor. Originally, it was already difficult for Gu Wen to learn the Jade Clear Dao Foundation, but now it seemed that learning only the Jade Clear Dao Foundation was even more challenging.
"At the beginning of cultivation, one learns from predecessors, but cultivating a Dao method is akin to directly learning from an unparalleled expert at the peak. Countless people have never even touched one-tenth of their achievements, so how could they grasp Immortal Ascension methods?" Yu Hua's words made Gu Wen understand that true Immortal Ascension methods were not something everyone could learn. Not everyone started with the goal of Immortal Ascension; cultivating the Dao Foundation was just a step towards a higher future.
He then inquired, "With each level of the Complete Dao Method, there is an additional small realm. Does this result in more time and energy consumption, and what changes occur in terms of strength?"
This was what Gu Wen was most concerned about. If it only involved changes in realms and future heights, he currently preferred to quickly advance in realms.
Yu Hua countered, "I myself have already completed the Jade Clear Dao Foundation. What do you think?"
Gu Wen firmly replied without hesitation, "I will certainly not disappoint my Dao friend."
With the help of Destiny and his own slight talent, Gu Wen was not afraid of the difficulty of refining the cultivation method but rather of refining it without a noticeable improvement in strength. He aimed to refine it as soon as possible to seize that coveted position, or at least to plunder the Tai Fu Bureau.
Gu Wen entered a meditative state to contemplate the Complete Dao Method, with Yu Hua accompanying him and explaining its intricacies.
As the sky gradually brightened, it was time to bid farewell.
"Take care of yourself," Yu Hua stood up and reminded him once again. Gu Wen clasped his hands and solemnly said, "Dao friend, may you have a safe journey. If you ever need help in the future, just ask. I will not hesitate to go through fire and water for you."
After spending several months together and receiving so much help, Gu Wen couldn't help but feel a bit reluctant, but he also understood that all good things must come to an end. He bid farewell, "Dao friend, may the wind be at your back."
His thoughts reached Yu Hua's ears like a gentle stream, and she couldn't help but smile, "Do you want to come with me?"
"..."
Gu Wen was somewhat tempted, but Yu Hua continued, "But I don't want it to come to that. Due to the agreement between the Daoist Sect and the Zhao family, forcibly taking you with me would not only lead to a conflict with the Daoist Sect again but also expose you to the pursuit of the entire dynasty. And the Immortal fate I seek will inevitably be targeted by all the mortals in the world.
"In one's lifetime, how can conflicts be avoided?"
Gu Wen's face showed no fear. He began to assess the situation and his own path after the collapse of Da Gan.
Seeing a hint of approval in his eyes, Yu Hua advised, "You still need time to grow. It's not that you can't surpass the current geniuses, but once you step out, you will face the True Immortals of the entire world. It's better to let me handle everything first, and then you can come find me at the Three Clear Mountains."
"At present, I am not confident in defeating them all, but your future will surpass theirs."
Gu Wen's initial interest waned, and he realized that now was not the time to turn against her. Walking away with her was indeed a way out, but it was evidently a precarious path that would not benefit either of them.
He said, "If you encounter any difficulties, no matter where you are, I will come to your aid."
"I believe you."
Just as Yu Hua took a couple of steps forward, Gu Wen called out to her again, saying, "I haven't finished what that expert said."
"Is there more?" Yu Hua looked surprised.
"Three more sentences."
Gu Wen nodded affirmatively, feeling that after receiving so many benefits from her, he should also give something in return. Perhaps Yu Hua could gain some insights from them, enhance her strength, and reduce the danger. But whether it would be effective remained to be seen.
"In the beginning of the nameless universe, there is the mother of all named things. Therefore, always be without desire, to observe its wonders. Always have desires, to observe its manifestations. These two arise together but differ in name, both are called profound. Profoundly profound, the gateway to myriad wonders."
Yu Hua's eyes lit up with brilliance, her words resonating like thunder, echoing continuously. She regained her composure, bowed respectfully and deeply to Gu Wen. This was the acknowledgment of the top-ranked Daoist sect, the Heavenly Maiden, and the strongest being in the current Immortal Ascension Land.
"Yu Hua is here, thank you, Dao friend. May the great Dao be eternal and everlasting."
The first sentence was just an explanation of the existence of the great Dao, but now she had begun to interpret the great Dao.
Gu Wen asked, "Do you have any insights?"
He could sense a change in her aura, but couldn't quite describe it.
"Take my hand."
Yu Hua reached out her hand, and without hesitation, Gu Wen gently grasped it, once again being firmly held by her. Then his body floated up, being pulled out of the window, soaring towards the heavens!
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